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English-taught programmes
at the NIMAR
The NIMAR is situated in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. It is a well-organised, safe city
on the Atlantic coast. It’s a great place for students to get to know North African life.
Photo thanks to Jan Hoogland
The Dutch Institute in Morocco is a branch of Leiden University in Rabat which offers two English-taught programmes to students who are interested in spending a semester abroad. These programmes are worth 30 EC and offer both training in generic skills and in knowledge specifically related to Morocco and to the Arab world at large.
The programmesDuring the autumn term students can opt for the
programme Culture and Society in Morocco,
with a stress on the social sciences, whereas
during spring the NIMAR offers Language and Society in Morocco, with a stronger humanities
profile. Both programmes offer a combination
of area studies and the opportunity to learn
a foreign language, which makes them highly
suitable for second- and third-year students of
International Studies, Middle Eastern Studies,
or any other student with an interest in the
Arabic language and Arab world.
What both semester shareYou will immerse yourself in Moroccan culture
during three months, and become familiar with
Moroccan society. Classes, taught by several
Moroccan and foreign academics, will cover
Moroccan history, society, politics and generic
skills to do fieldwork in Middle Eastern societies.
Besides following classes, you will participate
in many excursions in Rabat and neighbouring
cities, and also go on a five-day fieldwork trip
to the Moroccan countryside.
What differentiates the two semestersCulture and Society in Morocco, starting in
September 2017 / 2018 focusses more on
ethnographic fieldwork, with an intensive course
in methods and techniques and an extended
research period during which you will conduct
qualitative research. The language skills you
acquire will help you to interact with your
interviewees.
Language and Society in Morocco, starting in
January 2017 / 2018, gives more attention to
language skills. You will follow intensive classes
of Moroccan Arabic to develop oral skills. You
will also learn basic reading skills in Modern
Standard Arabic or strengthen these skills if you
have prior knowledge of MSA.
RegistrationTo register for the programme, apply online
with Leiden University’s International Relations’
department before 1 December. Applications
after 1 December should be addressed directly
to the NIMAR and may be accepted if there are
still places available. For more information about
the programme and registration procedures you
can contact [email protected]
More information can be found on nimarrabat.nl
and follow us on fb: NIMARinRabat
The Netherlands Institute Morocco (NIMAR) is a Leiden University institute. It is financed by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
